Spraying is a cat’s way of marking her territory. It is a natural and common behaviour in kitties, and also different from urination (relieving full bladder). But incase our fastidious kitties are spraying highly inside the house, then there’s a problem.
Kitty cause!
Kitties are just like kids; they want our attention and care all the time and hate sharing these with anyone. Seeing a stranger or a new pet in home causes anxiety or stress in kitties, which eventually increases spraying. Schedule changes, like moving to new home or place, spending less time with cats, or lack of proper care also cause spraying. Besides these, one has to closely observe the activities going around, so as to find out what’s bothering our feline friends.
Cure ‘n’ control!
To control spraying, the best approach would be to avoid all such conditions, which trigger fear, anxiety or stress in cats, as it is natural response of cats to spray to reaffirm their dominance.
If cats are spayed or neutered before 6-months, there are very bleak chances of spraying, it is an effective measure in stopping this behavior (90% in male cats and 95% in female cats). If your cat repeatedly sprays at one spot, clean up the area with 10% solution of washing powder, rinse and then dry to remove urine odour. Do not expose cats to loud noises or too many activities, instead pat and comfort her. Most importantly, consult your vet for proper treatment.
Monday, 19 March 2007
Diet chart for an adult kitty
As cats are natural carnivores and are unlikely to willingly forego meat from their diet, it is advisable not to feed cat on vegetarian diet alone. In addition to Taurine, Arachidonic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Niacin, Thiamin and protein are the critical nutrients that should be ensured at adequate level in the diet of cat. Whilst cats may enjoy certain plant foods, vegetarian diets high in fibre and polyunsaturated fatty acids may be detrimental to a cat’s health. High fibre foods can fill the cat’s digestive system without providing the necessary nutrients in sufficient concentrations. Following is the diet chart for an adult cat
| Liver | 50 g |
| Milk | 100 ml |
| Fish | 50 |
| Chicken/Beef | 150 g |
| Rice | 50 |
| Vitamin A, D & B complex | + |
| Minerals | + |
| Salt iodized | 1 g |
| Taurine | + |
Dr. V. Balakrishnan
Dont hate but love me as i love you
If the cats can... they would have whispered these words to everyone. The mindset of people is different from 
one another. Some may love cats, some may be indifferent to them, while a few may be scared or even hate them. Most of the fear and hate, that cats have to face from humans, come from baseless superstitions that associate them with bad luck and evil. Your heart breaks when you witness your beloved ones to be chased, shouted at or abused by somebody. So it is important for the cat lovers to take the responsibility for spreading good things about cats - their love, companionship and cat-human relationship. They are independent but unobtrusive. They should not be discriminated but be loved.
As a cat owner, I have realized that when confronted by negative behaviour towards my pets, getting on the defensive does not help. One needs to gently change attitudes and get more people converted into the catfold! I have eight felines and I try and allow as many people, especially children to interact with them. The children learn that if they are gentle and still, the cats come up to them to make friends. Even their mothers treat them with respect and dignity. Sure, love dilutes hatred!
Himmies ravishers...meowing all the way to glory
Energetic, playful, chirpy, loyal... words will definitely fall short for our sweethearts’ description - Himalayan 
kitties. When best come together, the result is always stunning...so is the gorgeous Persian with a beautiful Siamese colouring, i.e. our Himmies. Here’s little more about these stunners...better known as colorpoint Persian.
Looking like an angel!
The Himalayan is a medium-to-large sized, heavily boned and well-balanced cat. Her coat is long, rich and flowing, and varies from fine silky to thick cotton and colour varies from blue, flame (red), cream, chocolate, lilac, blue - cream , chocolate-tortie, and lilac-cream. Her sapphire eyes give her an angelic look, which completes her eternal beauty.
Sweet ‘n’ playful
“Himmies,” as we call them, are very gentle, calm, sweet-natured and social cats. They are not boring cats but very active and funny, too! The Himalayans are slowly maturing cats, so you can enjoy their kittenlike personality for a long time. Healthy, beautiful, lovable and playful, the Himmy is a perfect indoor feline companion and adjusts to most environments easily, which makes her an excellent apartment cat.
Looking great... all the time
Known for their rarity and fluffy fur, they are stunningly beautiful and require a lot of attention. Grooming is essential for them. They should be brushed daily, nails should be clipped and eyes and ears should be cleaned regularly, failing which would result in a “greasy” kitty with lots of mats in fur and stained eyes. Grooming on a regular basis will not only help avoid these problems, but your fluffy friend will also enjoy it as a form of quality interaction with you. (Eugenia Birkine is an active Himalayan breeder and owner of FELINART Himalayan cattery in USA, California. For more info about these loving kitties, log on to:http://www.geocities.com/felinart)
kitties. When best come together, the result is always stunning...so is the gorgeous Persian with a beautiful Siamese colouring, i.e. our Himmies. Here’s little more about these stunners...better known as colorpoint Persian.Looking like an angel!
The Himalayan is a medium-to-large sized, heavily boned and well-balanced cat. Her coat is long, rich and flowing, and varies from fine silky to thick cotton and colour varies from blue, flame (red), cream, chocolate, lilac, blue - cream , chocolate-tortie, and lilac-cream. Her sapphire eyes give her an angelic look, which completes her eternal beauty.
Sweet ‘n’ playful
“Himmies,” as we call them, are very gentle, calm, sweet-natured and social cats. They are not boring cats but very active and funny, too! The Himalayans are slowly maturing cats, so you can enjoy their kittenlike personality for a long time. Healthy, beautiful, lovable and playful, the Himmy is a perfect indoor feline companion and adjusts to most environments easily, which makes her an excellent apartment cat.
Looking great... all the time
Known for their rarity and fluffy fur, they are stunningly beautiful and require a lot of attention. Grooming is essential for them. They should be brushed daily, nails should be clipped and eyes and ears should be cleaned regularly, failing which would result in a “greasy” kitty with lots of mats in fur and stained eyes. Grooming on a regular basis will not only help avoid these problems, but your fluffy friend will also enjoy it as a form of quality interaction with you. (Eugenia Birkine is an active Himalayan breeder and owner of FELINART Himalayan cattery in USA, California. For more info about these loving kitties, log on to:http://www.geocities.com/felinart)
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